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Overview |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 913/1168 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Wright State?
- Niagara University is 227.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Niagara University than Wright State University Main Campus ($35,400.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Niagara University ($15,650 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 18.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,686 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 237.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($29,898 vs. $8,867)
Niagara University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 3 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Wright State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wright State and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,100)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Niagara University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Niagara University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/